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Assembly, Warning, Collets – Dremel 03-5415317 User Manual

Page 9: Changing collets, Caution, Changing accessories

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Always use the collet which matches the shank size of the accessory you

plan to use. Do not force a larger diameter shank into a smaller collet.

ASSEMBLY

Always unplug rotary tool before changing accessories, changing

collets, or servicing the tool.

WARNING

!

Collets

The Dremel™ accessories available for the

rotary tool come with various shank sizes.

Four size collets are available to accommdate

the different shank sizes. Collet sizes are

identified by the rings on the back of the collet:
• 1/32" collet has 1 ring (No. 483)
• 1/16" collet has 2 rings (No. 482)
• 3/32" collet has 3 rings (No. 481)
• 1/8" collet has no rings (No. 480)
NOTE: Some rotary tool kits may not include

all four collet sizes. Collets are available

separately.

Changing Collets

1. Press the shaft lock button, hold down

and rotate the shaft by hand until it

engages the shaft.

Do not engage the shaft

lock button while rotary

tool is running.

2. With the shaft lock button engaged,

loosen and remove the collet nut. Use

the collet wrench if necessary.

3. Remove the collet by pulling it free from

the shaft.

4. Install the appropriate size collet fully

into the shaft and reinstall the collet nut

finger tight. Do not fully tighten the nut

when there is no bit or accessory

installed.

CAUTION

!

WARNING

!

Changing Accessories

1. Press the shaft lock button and rotate

the shaft by hand until it engages the

shaft lock.

Do not engage the shaft

lock button while rotary

tool is running.

2. With the shaft lock button engaged,

loosen (do not remove) the collet nut.

Use the collet wrench if necessary.

3. Insert the bit or accessory shank fully

into the collet.

4. With the shaft lock button engaged, fin-

ger tighten the collet nut until the bit or

accessory shank is gripped by the collet.

WARNING

!

NOTE: Be sure to read the instructions

supplied with your Dremel™ accessory for

further information on its use.

Shaft Lock

Button

Shaft Lock

Button

To Tighten

To Loosen

Collet

Wrench

Collet

Nut

Collet

Nut

480

1/8"

Collet

481

3/32"

Collet

482

1/16"

Collet

483

1/32"

Collet

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